Speech & Language Pathologist

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech Language Pathologist in the acute care setting at WakeMed Health & Hospitals provides diagnostic and treatment services for speech/language and dysphagia, with age-appropriate direct patient care.

Responsibilities include observing treatment effects, maintaining records, and collaborating with patients, families, the care team and management. The role may require coverage in other areas of the Rehab Continuum as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with CCC-SLP required.
• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.

Responsibilities

• Administer speech/language and dysphagia diagnostic and treatment services.
• Maintain appropriate records and observe/treat outcomes.
• Provide age-appropriate direct patient care in acute care.
• May cover other areas of the WakeMed Rehab Continuum as needed.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist in the acute care setting is responsible for administering speech/language and dysphagia diagnostic and treatment services to patients and maintaining appropriate records. Position provides age specific direct patient care according to the department's scope of services and is responsible for observing and evaluating treatment effect and results and discuss them with the patient, family, team and management. The Speech/Language Pathologist may be required to cover other areas of the WakeMed Rehab Continuum as needed.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist And Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Required

Education

Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology Required

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Speech/Language Pathology Preferred